Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities reports that China Everbright Environment (00257) experienced a 10% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of the year, but when excluding one-off items, the profit before tax (PBT) increased by 23%, significantly exceeding expectations [1] Financial Performance - Net profit decreased by 10% year-on-year [1] - Excluding one-off items, PBT increased by 23% [1] - Interim dividend increased by 1 Hong Kong cent, with a payout ratio of 42%, up 7 percentage points year-on-year [1] Investment Outlook - Bank of America maintains a "Buy" rating for China Everbright Environment, expecting an annual return of 6.5% [1] - Anticipation of upward potential in dividends [1] Earnings Forecast - Earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 23% to 38% [1] - Adjustments reflect improvements in gross margins for waste-to-energy, green technology, and wastewater treatment businesses, along with reduced impairment losses and lower debt costs [1] Target Price Adjustment - Target price increased from HKD 4.5 to HKD 5.3 [1]
美银证券：升光大环境目标价至5.3港元 重申“买入”评级